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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.95, 835.40 and 522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.95, 835.40 and 522.88 is: 720.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.95 : 835.40 = 522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.95/835.40 = 522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.95x = 835.40 × 522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.95x = 436,813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,813.17/605.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.88

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